Refractive surgery, or Lasik, is an option for vision correction without needing to wear glasses or contact lenses. Imagine waking up in the morning and seeing the alarm clock without glasses. Be able to drive a car, watch a movie or enjoy sports such as swimming and skiing without contact lenses. This remarkable procedure takes only a few minutes to perform, but can have a tremendous impact on your life.

LASIK (Laser-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is currently one of the most frequently performed elective procedures in North America. It is a highly effective outpatient procedure that is suitable for most low, moderate and higher prescriptions. LASIK uses a cool beam of light from the excimer laser to gently reshape the front surface (cornea) of your eye.

Recently, other surgical alternatives have become available. Among these is the Visian ICL, which is an implantable contact lens that works with the eye to correct vision. Unlike traditional contact lenses that go on the surface of the eye, Visian ICL is surgically inserted into the eye where it provides excellent quality of vision for a wide range of correction needs. With this new option, many of those who were too highly nearsighted for Lasik are now candidates for refractive surgery.

If you are interested in refractive surgery, please let us know. Refractive surgery is not to be taken lightly. Detailed testing is necessary to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for the surgery. If testing shows you to be a good candidate, we’ll give you the information you need to decide which procedure is right for you and show you the importance of choosing a skilled surgeon. In addition, we provide the pre- and post-operative care for refractive surgery.